Construction sites are inherently hazardous, but that doesn’t mean foremen and contractors aren’t expected to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of workers and anyone visiting the site. When someone gets hurt, often it’s due to negligence. Our Fort Lauderdale, FL construction accident lawyer explains your rights after you get hurt, including accessing workers’ compensation benefits and initiating legal action. Let us help you get the money you deserve. Call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt today for a consultation.
Construction Accident Lawyer Fort Lauderdale, FL
Your construction accident injuries leave you in debilitating pain, may render you disabled, and can affect the rest of your life. Your employer should carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover your post-accident medical care (almost all employers in Florida are legally required to do so), which can help ensure that you receive proper care to reach maximum medical improvement. However, some employers place profit over safety and may not have proper coverage. If this is the case, or if you have other problems getting the benefits you’re entitled to, including disability pay, our Fort Lauderdale construction accident lawyer can initiate legal action.
Negligence often plays a role in construction job injuries. Although there are many dangers, workers and foremen are expected to follow OSHA safety regulations and generally accepted protocols for safety protocols on the job site. Failure to do so, or failure of the site owner, manager, contractor, or other responsible party to ensure worker safety, can be considered negligence, making that party liable for your injuries.
You may be eligible to file a lawsuit for damages against the negligent party; for example, a subcontractor who failed to take responsible steps for safety while working on the project. Our firm handles these regularly; we know how to prove liability on complicated construction injury claims, and we have extensive resources to help build a solid case against the at-fault party. We seek fair compensation for your material losses, the full amount of lost wages from missed time at work, plus a fair sum for your pain and suffering and loss of mobility. We handle every aspect of your claim, seeking all compensation and benefits open to you.
Our Legal Experience Matters In Your Construction Accident Claim
Our firm regularly handles complicated construction site accident claims, and we have a long history of winning them. These cases are often high-value, due to the extent of the victim’s injuries, and we fight for every penny of that value. Our Fort Lauderdale construction accident lawyer handles your workers’ comp claim and any lawsuit appropriate for your case.
- Partner Andrew S. Neuwelt is a former insurance defense lawyer, giving him unique insight into how our opponents think
- Our law firm has recovered $300 million+ in compensation and awards for clients like you
- Perfect 10.0 rating on AVVO, and our firm was rated Best Lawyers for Workers’ Compensation
- Proud members of the Proof of Law Network professional organization
- Firm lead attorney Eli Franks is a Florida Bar Chair Grievance Committee member
When you’ve been hurt on a construction site, call the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt to learn your legal rights.